Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS)

Rethinking society in the age of migration and superdiversity

About us

A centre of excellence for research and teaching in the fields of migration and superdiversity
People

We cover a range of specialisms from social policy to economics and the humanities. Find out about our staff and associates
Research themes and projects

Find out more about our interdisciplinary research
Research and study with us

Learn about our Masters and PhD programmes, Post-Doctoral opportunities, Community Practitioner Research Programme and more

Research and impact highlights

The impact of COVID-19 on migrants and refugees

Migration after Brexit

Vulnerability, Migration, and Wellbeing

EUniWell Winter School - MADEINEUROPE

New and Old Diversity Exchange

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Forthcoming Events

Governing Diversity and Migration in Japan and the UK

26Oct

EUniWell Winter School: Migration and diversity in European Cities (MADEINEUROPE)

10Jan

Previous IRiS Webinar Resources

Latest news

Posted 11 October 2021

Young Refugees Respond to the Taliban's Return

Birmingham Fellow and IRiS researcher Dr Jenny Allsopp shares the perspectives of British Afghan refugees on the Taliban's recent return to power.

Posted 07 October 2021

Intergenerational narratives of citizenship

A new publication on the Intergenerational narratives of citizenship among EU citizens in the UK after the Brexit referendum has been launched.

Conversation with IRis

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IRiS Working Paper Series

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